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FY55 VNJ

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto57,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VNJ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2025 103,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 101,211 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe union damp

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,072 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 66,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,406 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,309 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front & o/s/r brake pipes corroded slightly

slight play in both front shock absorbers shafts

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,519 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,637 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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FY55 VNJ is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY55 VNJ is a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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